Chrysanthemum plant named Funny Redemine

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Funny Redemine`, bearing medium sized creamy-white blooms with a red center and having a performance of twenty days.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The new plant of the present invention relates to the Chrysanthemumgenus.

ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE PLANT

The new plant according to the present invention comprises a new anddistinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant which is a color mutant ofChrysanthemum named `Redemine`. The new cultivar was discovered byMartinus van der Jagt in 1982 at Paradijsweg 88, Ter Aar, Holland. Thenew cultivar has been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the samelocation, and has been found to retain its distinctive characteristicsthrough successive propagations.

SUMMARY OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum ofa medium sized bloom and creamy white color.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is shown in theaccompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true as possible withcolor photographs of this type.

Sheet 1 shows the full bloom of the new cultivar;

Sheet 2 shows the foliage and petiole of the new cultivar.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

This new variety of Chrysanthemum is of the botanical classificationChrysanthemum morifolium, named `Funny Redemine`. When grown in thevicinity of Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximatelyten to eleven weeks. This new variety produces medium sized creamy-whiteblooms with a red center having a performance of twenty days. This newvariety of Chrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctivecharacteristics throughout successive propagations and may be plantedunder conventional greenhouse conditions in Holland between weeks 01-34.

The following is a description of the plant and characteristics thatdistinguish it over related known varieties and its antecedents:

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Bud:

Size.--Medium, cross sect. 1.5 cm, height 1.3 cm.

Form.--Round and high.

Color.--Chartreuse green RHS 663/3.

Bloom:

Size.--Medium.

Fully expanded.--6-7 cm.

Borne.--Single.

Stems.'Strong (thick).

Forms.--Multple short tubular petals (decorative).

Permanence.--Good, 20 days (at 18°-20° C.).

Color:

Center of flower (Disk Floret).--Red RHS 19/2.

Base of petals.≦White with a tint of Naples Yellow RHS 403/3.

Inside of petals.--White with occasionally at the top of the petals, RHS23/3.

Reverse of petals.--White with occasionally at the top of the petals,RHS 23/3.

Outer petals.--White, RHS 155.

Tonality from a distance.--Small decorative with tubular petals of acreamy white color and a red spot in the center.

Discoloration.--To creamy white all over the flower (white with a tintof Naples Yellow RHS 403/3).

Petals:

Texture (upper and underside).--Rough and hard.

Number.--In excess of 150 including center.

Cross-section.--Tubular.

Arrangement.--Imbricated.

Persistance.--Strong, do not flex when overbloomed.

Fragrance.--Normal for Chrysanthemum.

Reproductive organs:

Stamens.--Small.

Pollen.--Does not appear when blooming.

Styles.--Columnar and thin.

Length.--Medium, 7 mm long.

Stigmas.--Very small, green RHS 61/2, width 0.5-1.0 mm.

Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.

Plant:

Form.--Single stem spray for erect cultures.

Growth.--Vigorous.

Height.--Tall, approx. 110 cms.

Peduncle.--Strong. Near the top -- 7 cm. In the middle -- 15 cm. Nearthe bottom -- 21 cm.

Internodes.--31/2-4 cm.

Flowering response.--10 to 11 weeks.

Foliage:

Color.--Willow green RHS 000862.

Size.--Length 13 cm, width 8 cm.

Quantity.--Between 28-32.

Shape.--Pointed oval.

Texture.--Leaves are soft and smooth. Upperside: Smooth, heavy layer ofhair. Underside: Smooth, heavy layer of hair.

Ribs and veins.--Developed in normal quantity. Upperside: Ribspronounced, veins very fine. Underside: Ribs pronounced, veins veryfine.

Edge.--Undulated.

Leaf underside.--Smooth, heavy layer of hair.

In the description above, color references are made to the"Horticultural Color Chart I & II" issued by the British Colour Councilin collaboration with The Royal Horticultural Society, Copyright RobertF. Wilson, Vol I, 1938; Vol II, 1941, printed by Henry Stone & Son,Ltd., Banbury, England.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemumnamed `Funny Redemine`, as described and illustrated in the foregoingspecification and accompanying drawings.